Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College – Vauxhall Road

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Diploma in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, part-time during the day. This free electrical installation advanced technical diploma course runs over one year. You'll design, construct, test, and commission electrical systems, building the occupational skills needed to work in the building services industry. The course covers safe working practices throughout, giving you a solid grounding in electrotechnical systems. Entry typically requires a Level 2 Electrical qualification and relevant GCSEs including English and Maths, though relevant industry experience may be considered for adults. Contact the college directly to confirm entry requirements for your situation.

Who this course is for

Details of the Electrical Installation - Level 3 Diploma course can be found by visiting: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Electrical-Installation-Level-3-Diploma

Entry requirements

Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Electrical-Installation-Level-3-Diploma

What you will learn

  • You'll design electrical systems to industry standards.
  • You'll construct electrical installations safely and effectively.
  • You'll test and commission electrical systems.
  • You'll apply safe working practices across all aspects of electrotechnical work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of electrical theory and building services principles.
  • You'll gain the skills needed to work competently in the electrotechnical sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical workshop activity. The programme combines theory with hands-on work, so you apply knowledge directly to real electrical tasks. Assessment is through a combination of practical assignments and written work aligned to the City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (450) specification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrician, how to become an electrician in the building services industry
  • Electrical Installer, installing and maintaining electrical systems in buildings
  • Domestic Electrician, wiring and fitting electrical systems in homes
  • Commercial Electrician, working on larger commercial and industrial sites
  • Electrical Maintenance Technician, keeping electrical systems safe and operational

What you could study next

  • AM2 Assessment (Achievement Measurement 2) - the industry end-point assessment many employers require before you can work as a qualified electrician. This is the next practical step after Level 3.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment - an NVQ route that supports your application for a JIB Gold Card, recognised across the electrical contracting industry.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - for those who want to move into engineering or supervisory roles.

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